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April 26, 2013

Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me, from the new album "Bye Bye 17."

Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me

Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me

Jon Schober • Apr 26, 2013

Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me, from the new album "Bye Bye 17."

The best of the in-studios: Dan Auerbach, Passion Pit and Hot Chip

The best of the in-studios: Dan Auerbach, Passion Pit and Hot Chip

Apr 26, 2013

To celebrate Public Radio Music Month, we're having a daily vote for the best in-studio tracks from The Current's performance archive. We've gone through and picked some of the most beloved performances by the staff and by our audience. We'll play the winner during the Live Current track of the day the following day.

Vampire Weekend solidify their top spot - The Chart Show,

Vampire Weekend solidify their top spot - The Chart Show,

Apr 26, 2013

Vampire Weekend solidify their top spot (maybe with the help of Big Lebowski fans?!?). Plus, another step in the right direction for Cloud Cult, ahead of their TWO sold out shows at First Ave this weekend.

Coming Home to Free Energy

Coming Home to Free Energy

Free Energy • Apr 26, 2013

Erstwhile Twin Citizens Free Energy kick off a new leg of their tour in the Twin Cities; naturally, they stopped by for a session in The Current studios.

Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter brings his compelling folk sound to The Current studio

Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter brings his compelling folk sound to The Current studio

Mary Lucia and Peter Valelly • Apr 25, 2013

Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is one of indie Americana's most seasoned and talented figures. His spring tour brought him through the Twin Cities for a First Avenue date with Sea Wolf opening, and he stopped by The Current studio ahead of the show with his Royal City Band in tow to play a few songs.

Local Radar: VANDAAM, Observer Drift and GREY(coyote)

Local Radar: VANDAAM, Observer Drift and GREY(coyote)

Jon Schober • Apr 25, 2013

  Local Radar highlights bands that the local team at The Current is spinning heavily at their desks. You’ll be able to preview a track from each as well as hear them on The Local Show and Local Current. VANDAAM I wrote about VANDAAM last September when two songs of their were circulating on Bandcamp.…

Atmosphere and Trampled by Turtles at Bayfront Park in Duluth

Atmosphere and Trampled by Turtles at Bayfront Park in Duluth

Apr 25, 2013

Get pre-sale details on tickets for the Atmosphere and Trampled by Turtles show at Bayfront Park in Duluth on June 29, 2013!

Interactive music meeting: Find out our staff's thoughts on the new QOTSA song and share your own!

Interactive music meeting: Find out our staff's thoughts on the new QOTSA song and share your own!

Apr 25, 2013

We're giving you a chance to find out what our staff has to say about some of the new music we've added to our mix here at The Current. Check out their thoughts on the new Queens of the Stone Age track "My God Is The Sun" and then share your own.

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9:30 Coffee Break: Honorifics and Nicknames

Apr 25, 2013

We're taking a look at artists who have nicknames or honorifics("Queen of..." "King of..." etc) for today's 9:30 Coffee Break.

Weekend Arts Roundup: Bring on Spring

Weekend Arts Roundup: Bring on Spring

Luke Taylor and Marianne Combs • Apr 25, 2013

Marianne Combs talks about three arts happenings that celebrate our long-awaited springtime.

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